1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1970 Fiat 124
To start off, 1975 Fiat 130 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Fiat 130 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1970 Fiat 124 | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | 130 | 124 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2430 mm |
